davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-13
Financial Frauds.
(Gentlemau's Magazine. ]

A financial agent conceives the idea
that tram-car company started in
Patagonia would pay. He does not
mean, nor has he the remotest idea,
that he or any one else viii see tram
cars in that land no, but he thinks if
such a scheme is started on paper, and
the wires we'll and cleverly pulled in
this metropolis, the undertaking will
pay those who have the courage and
peItinacity to work it, and that, no
matter who loses by it, he himself
will not do so. His first care is 10 find
one of those ready writers who are able
by their pens to prove almost anything.
For five oun6 note, which is to be
refunded out OF the first money paid on
application for shares, the work is I'M
dertaken, the prospectus is drawn out,
and as specimen Of proving with pen
and ink what the writer knows nothing
about, it is certainly remarkable
document. The next step is to
get Six or. seven gentlemen to
act as chairman and directors OF
the company. These individuals, who
in joint-stock-company slang are desig-
mated "guinea pigs, are not difficult TO
ind but wise promoter does TO take
every one who offers, for IL is upon the
names of these personages that the
success, or otherwise. OF the concern
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-13

mules, cows, pigs, sewing.mschines,
and even baby carriages have been
pledged by small planters who applied
Tor cre6it. Most OF these are negroes,
but quite number Of white men have
obtained Temporary relief from poverty
by mortgaging property OF the descrIp-
ton given. Mule mortgages are by far
the most common, however; next TO
mules sewing-machines are acceptable
TO the merchants, who, either through
ayarice or fear of being swindled, COM
pei their debtors TO give deeds OF trust
on articles which in many cases are
yalueless.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-13
. cBILDs SKIN.
EARs AND SCALP COVERED WIN EcES-
mAToUs scAgs AND SORES CURED
NY CfTICugA.

Ny little son, aged eight years, hiss been At
ficted with Eczsfea Of tho scalp, and az times
q great fortion Of the body, ever since no vAs
two ytsEs cid. Il began in his oars aud ex-
tended to his scalp, Witch becsms covered viA
seats and sores. and from which sticky mule
poured out causing intense itching and do
trefs, and leaving hts hair matted and nfoloS<
UDdcrneatb these ecabs thu skin was raw. Ike
piece Of beefsteak. Gradually tins hair cane
out AID was destroyed, until but a small pstcs
VA left at The hack Of tho head. Ny friends 10
Peabody know how my little hoy has sonere1-
~ night be would scratch his head until NJ
fillow was covered with blood. ! used 10 Ne
bis hands Behind him, and In many ways tried
90 prevent his scratching; bu; ~ was no use. he
would scratch. I took him 20 the hospital aal
10 the best physicians In Peabody without sua-
cees About this time sGme frieIids Who hsA
been cured by the CUncUsA RssSDixs pre-,
vailed upon me 70 try them. J began 70 use
them on tho 18th a January last la ssvss
months every particle Of the disease WAS re-
moved. Not spot or scab remains on bic
scalp 10 tell the story Of his suffering His hair
has returned. and IL thick and strong, aud Bis
scalp a. sweet and clean "a any chilfs In us
world. I cannot say enough 20 express my
gratitude for this wonderful cure by the SUrf-
CUKA REMEDIES, and wish all similarly anectsd
10 know that my statement Il true and vithoss
ekAggeration. CHARLES MCKAY.
October 6. 1875. Peabody. Mass.
Ihsve seen Mr.. McKay's boy whom badly at
fected with the Eczema. lie WAS pitifui stghe
10 look at know that he has tiled our bss
physicians, and did all father could do Tor
suffering child, but nyailed nothing. ] knou
that the statements be has made you as regsrds
the curing Of his boy by your CUricURA Rshs-
DIES are true in every particular.
. WILLIAM j. MCCARTHY,
80 Foster street, Peabody, Mas.
Sold everywhere. Price: CuTicuRA, 0cen6:
CuIrcURA soAP, Is cents; CUTlcvRA kksMc
vyNT. 81. Prepared by POTTER DRUG AND
CHEMICAL COMPANY, Boston.
o.<.uoxy ro ctypp agf< DfGP ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-13

A novel advertising scheme was re-
Gently introduced by q merchant in
Carthage, III. A series Of prodigious
boot-tracks were painted leading from
each side OF the public square to his es-
adjustment, The scheme, il is said,
worked TO perfection, for everybody
seemed curious enough TO follow the
tracks to their destination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-13
EPITHELIOMA,
OR
SKIN CANCER.

For seven years suffered with cancer on ny
face. All the simple remedies were applied "
alleviate the pain. but the place continued -
grow, finally extending to my nose, frou which
came yeilowlsh discharge very offensive In
character II was also lnnsmed, and annoyed
me great deal. About eight months ago was
In Atlanta, at the house Of friend, who -
strongly recommended the use OF swifts sps-
rific that determined 10 make an effort 70
procure IL In this ! was successful and began
It's use. The influence Of the medicine At nrst
was TO somewhat aggrayate the sore, but soos
the Inflammation was allayed, and began 10
improve after the first few bottles Ny general
health has greatly improved. ] am stronger.
and am able to do any kind OF work. The can
Ger ON my face began TO decrease and the ulcer
10 heal until there Is not vestigo OF it loft
Only little scar marks the place where Is ha1
been. am ready TO answer all questions rols-
Mrs. JoICIE A. MCDONALD.
ATLANTA, GA, August II, 1885.
years, extending from one cheekbone across
the nose 10 the other. IL has given mo great
deal Of pain, At times burning and itching 70
such an extent that IL was almost uDbearable.
1
1886, and have used eight bottles. IL has given
the greatest relief by removing the innamma-
ton and restoring my general health;
w. BARNES.
KNOXVILLE. To-, September 8, 1855.
In 1853 q cancer developed on my lower lip
went under treatment at once, and from time
TO time since that have had medical aid In New
Orleans, Boeton, and Now York with no bonont
AT all II has progressed right along, and now
involves my Jaw and cheek. One thousand dol
lars would not cover the loes sustained through
the medical and surgical aid have received
| have certainly tried everything, and was
benefited by notblngnntl took \. 4. \. IlhAs
done me more good than all else put together,
and believe I will soon be- sound and well.
swifts Specific Is certainly great boon 20 hui
manity. ID. ". WAKE,
Postorice Boz iQss, keepe, MI
For sale by all druggists. Treatise on Bloos-
and Skn-Diseases mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY,
NH s-iw Drawer :. Atlanta, Ca
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-13

OF 0,000, 600 American population,
Il is said one third use DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-13


GLIDING GOLD.
PUBYS GLIDING GOLD.
RUBY's GLIDING GOLD.
RUBY'S GLIDING GOLD.
"Rich as GOLD LEAF.n-!yep York Herald.
"Useful In every HOMR"-Tribune.
Used by over 10 manufacturers and giliers.
READY FOR INSTANT USE.
This splendid Gliding affords tho rich effect
OF SOLID GOLD, no matter whore applied, and
it may be used by the moss inexperienced ana
teur.
FOR LADIES.
RUBY's GLIDING Is invaluable for Gliding
Frames, Furniture, Cornlces, Baskets, Fans,
Photos, SILK Notices, Decorative Paintings, &c.
There is scarcely n single household orna-
ment that Is not greatly improved by q little
tasteful gliding, and most articles arc more
than doubled In value by the merost touch Of
GOLD.
5Oc. and 81. Ask for RUBi'S GLIDING. Re-
fuse all substitutes.
DENTS CABINET POLISH.
A rich, refined Polish for Furniture, Cabinet
Work, Decks, Doors, &c. Price Gc
sold ~ all Art-Dealers and Druggists
NEW YORK CHEMICAL MFG. Co,
3 east Fourth street. New York,
either will be sent by mall for Sc. eKtra)
de 5su22t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-13

Sold everywhere. Price: CuTIcuRA, 80 cents:
CuItCURA SOAP, Is cents; CUTlcURA MsMc
vyNT. 81. Prepared by POTTER DRUG ANo
CHEMICAL COMPANY, Boston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-13

Send for "How TO CURE sKIN-DIsEAsRs."
PIMPLEs, Blackheads, Skin-Blemishcs, snd
Raby- IIumots use CUTICuRA SOAP
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-01
THE BUILDERS CONVENTION.

Close of the Work at Chicago-Board of
Directors and Declaration of Principles.
CHICAGO, April The last day Thurs
day. of the National convention of builders
was devoted to the selection of a board of
directors of the national association for the
ensuing year, the passage of a series of reso-
buttons, and various other business. A board
Of directors was chosen, the western members
Of which are: Cleveland, Thomas Simmons;
Milwaukee, Thomas Mason; Detroit, ". s.
Vinton; Minneapolis, H. n Leighton; Chi
cago, G. C. PruSsing; ST. Paul, f.. F. Os-
borne; Cincinnati, james Allison; Columbus,
Thomas c. knaus; Indianapolis, W. P.
Jungclaus; Grand Rapids, W. c. Wetherly;
Sioux CITY, F. F. Beck
The declaration of principles adopted af
o firms the absolute personal Independence of
the individual to work or not to work, and
to employ or not to employ, but at the same
time approves associations of workingmen
properly conducted, and advocates arbitra
ton of differences where it Is applicable;
approves uniform apprenticeship system,
and advocates manual training schools;
recommends the adoption of the hour" sys-
tenn for labor, except in piece and salary
work; advises the adoption of uniform
blank for contracts all over the country, and
the passage of uniform lien laws; fayors
effective safeguards against accident to EN-
pIoyes, and urges the adoption of a system Of
insurance against accident to workmen, to
which the employers shall contribute, and
also the payment Of anuuities 10 worklnen
who become permanently disabled through
injury or oil age
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-01

met an OIL judge the other day who has
been here since 1852. He remembers the
time when the alcalde had 10 approve Of all
sentences for offenses, and tells of one occa,
sion when they hanged man and then sub
mitted their action to the alcalde for bis ap-
proval. He IS full of stories of the days wher
the code was a mixed one. and he relates how
man was tried for selling horse which had
been intruSted TO him 10 keep. The lawyer
against him was Texan
Look here" said he. "the Texas laws Just
as good rs the New York law. Ietus puni,t
this man according TO Texan law
Anything for change. The jury found
the man guilty by Texan law Tie charg,
had been simple bpach Of trust, hut IN,
Texan law made it horse stealing, and horSs
stealing there was punishable by hanging
Nothing remained for the judge hut to sen
tencc the man IL be hanged. They settled j
afterward by making the prisoner pay tn,
value Of the horse. But it was "a narrow e,
Cape.-San Francisco Chronicle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-01
THE WRECK OF THE EAGLE
LATER NEWS CONFIRMS THE Dis
ASTER AND MAKES 1T WORSE.

Sixty Souls Added to the List of Those
Who Went to the Bottom-Remarkabie
Natural Phenomenon in Kentacky-A
Volcanic Outbreak Creates Pande-
mouium III a Remote Section.
ST. jocks, N s., April 1.-The steamer
Eagle was last seen near Funk's island on
the night of March II, during terrible
storm. Next morning she was missing.
Wreckage, including the name board
Eagle" was passed by two whaling steam
ers which have Just arrived at GIecupond,
100 miles from here All the vessels of the
aeet except the Eagle have been seen or
heard from since the storm of the 18th, and
there is no doubt that the Eagle went on the
reefs OF Funk's island and was broken to
pieces, and the fifty saam9n and 30 seal
fishermen on board are given up for lost
The storm is said by old sailors to have
been the worst ever known on the coast.
Capt. Jackman was known until q few sea-
Sons ago, as the King of the Sealing Fleet,
on account Of his skin and success. OF late
he has been unlucky h lost the steamer
Resolute last year near the spot where the
Eagle was last seen, but all the crew es'
capped. Most OF those lost on the Eagle lived
heTc and the city is in mourning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-01

CHICAGO, April lThe session of the con-
gress of churches and Christians Thursday
was attended by enough opponents OF secret
societies and spectators 10 about half fill
Hershey Music bail Among the i55i dele
gates to the congress thlre are representa-
tives OF at Least twelve denominations, COM
ing from thirteen states. The morning was
chiefly devoted to addresses by Rev. c. r.
Hawley, the evangelist, AMI Rev. w. Fl.
French, pastor of the United Presbyterian
church, of Cincinnati, who denounced secret
societies in vigorous language. At the con-
cluson of the addresses number of dele
gates spoke briefly upon the subject. An in
teresting address was also made by Rev. j.
A. Cole, an African. from Sierra Leone, who
spoke of Christian work among the heather.
Father Clark, "the old liberty singer" now
so yeras old, sang several songs, much to the
delight of the convention, ond after remarks
by Revs. A. C. Hard and D. A. Richards
the congress adjourned sine die.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-01

Gus iabors Ms heal of the financial DEPART
ment Of the government The new secretary
of tho treasury received his early education
at the Methodist seminary at Cazenovia,
and he entered Harvard in 1859, being
graduated from that institution with tho
class of 1868. He then entered the Harvard
law school and was admitted to the bar in
1865, and subsequently, became one of the
firm of Hart Hale, Swartz & Fairchild, one
of the most successful legal combinations N
New York.
Between 1874 and the tins he was called to
Washington City he served the state of New
York as deputy attorney general with dis
tinguished ability, and in that time visited
Europe twice-in 1871 and 1913. While
abroad the second time the future secretary
made careful study OF the monetary sys-
TENS of the old world, and when he returned
to New York he had acquired valuable
fund of information. From 1880, when he
returned from Europe, up to the time he was
called to Washington as assistant secretary
of the treasury, Mr.. Fairchild was practicing
his profession in New York city. The new
secretary is very straightforward man of
business, easy of access, for it has been his
boast since be came to Washington that his
door has always been open to callers nc
matter what their business. Socially he and
his wife are very popular, and his hospit.ble
mansion has always been thronged during
the CAV season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-01
CONDENSED NEWS.

Peter Schumacher, an insane veteran of the
Fourth Wisconsin cavalry, has been allowed
u pension of s73 per month. The first pay
nent, 81, $40, will be made at Milwaukee.
An officer Ct the Salvation army has beer
brought into court at Charlotte, n C, for
endea voring to induce handsome heiress &c
renounce home and fortune, marry a cap
tain, and devote herself TO the army.
On a farm near Springfield, Ills, Thomas
NJ. Reed was shot dead Thursday by Writ
Butler, son-in-Iaw of Gen. McCIernand
The plea of self-defensa will be entered
S. A. Chapel, formerly lieutenant in
the Fifteenth Illinois infantry, who received
serious wounds at Shiloh, is strongly recon-
mended for the vacant secretaryship Of the
Soldiers home at Quincy, Ill.
A membership in the Milwaukee board of
trade was sold Thursday for S75.
Judge J. " Eustace was stricken with
paralysis at Oregon, Ills, while on the way
to the court house, Thursday, and when
lifted up was unable to speak.
Edward NJ Newman, an employe Of tht
wholesale clothing house of Michael Levin
son, in New York, has been placed in the
Tombs for embezzling $4,000.
Buffalo Bill sailed from New York fol-
London Thursday with stearnship-load o.
Indians and wild animals.
Cholera having reached the isthmus o.
Panama the authorities of Ell Paso, Tex.
haveinstituted strict quarantine agains
passengers or freight from infected ports
+. A suit in ejectment was commence
Thursday by four daughters of the late JOIN
d. Schultz against the North Chicago He
brew congregation to recover possession o
the land on which the synagogue is built
on the corner Of Rush street and Walton
place
On the charge of Incorporating tn
funds of the defunct Monarch Iusuranc
company, of Des Moines, B. F. Allen and F
M. Hubbard were arrested in that city an,
held to bail Thursday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-01
NOT DOWN ON THE BILL.
A Little Diversion the Stage of a
brooklyn Theatre.

A Little Diversion on the Stage of a
brooklyn Theatre.
NEW YORK, April James Murray, aged
g. son of David Murray, a deputy tax com
missioner Of this city, was locked up in a
Brooklyn staiion-house wednesday night on
a charge of disorderiy conduct He took
dinner with friend earlier in the evening,
after which he dropped into the Park theatre
to see Sol Smith Russeli's comedy, PA In
the third act OF the pay there is clever ex-
hibition of dancing by one of the characters
and while this was going on Mr.. Murray
took off his coat. laid it OIL his seat, and made
bis way down a side aisle to one of the pro-
scenium boxes, leaping from there to the
stage. He then danced hornpipe so well
that most of the audience thought he was
member of the company, and this delusion
was heightened by the excellent behavior of
the players upon the stage. Murray was al
lowed to finish his hornpipe, and was then
told by Mr. Russell to leave the stage. He
did so, quietly walking off at side entrance,
where be was taken i'll charge by an attache
and handed over to the police. He was not
drunk, but is II little weak in the head from
sunstrOke.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-01

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April 1.-The house
Thursday non-concurred in the senate annad-
ment to the adjournment resolution and IN
sisted on wednesday instead of Thursday. A
bill was passed prohibiting the killing of
quail, prairie chickens, or phsasantS Tor FIVE
years, and also several legal bills The bill
to establish homo for the blind at Chicago
was passed by a vote of 81 yeas to 80 nays
The appropriation is Sle0,030. The bill ex-
GLIDING "femnes covert from ths statute Of
limitations was passed, as WIS the age OF con
sent bill, fixing il years for females and IL
for males, A bill was introduced requiring
railways to give passes to members of the
legislature and other state officials, aud the
adjournment resolution as amended by the
conference committee was concurrel in.
Bailey introduced resolution pied ,ing tae
house to adopt legislation to carry tho con
vict labor amendment into effect, ani also
an arbitration bill crayon portrait of
Representative Merritt was presented to that
gentleman by the members, for which he re-
turned his thanks, and a similar presentation
was made to Speaker Calhoun, who also ex-
pressed his appreciation.
The senate and house conferTees agreed on
an amendment to the al jOurnel resolution
making the time Of reaSsembling ~. m.
Wednesday next, an the senate adopted the
resolution as amended The bill for the in
demnity Of property owners for losses by
riot was passed. Bills Wore introduced for
the erection of additions to the institute for
feebe-mindei at Lincoln, appropriating 50,
900, and requiring railroad companies to
provide reasonable transportation for freight
and passengers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-01
KENTUCKlANS TERRIFIED.
A Volcanic outbreak at SINGERS Bluff
Drives Everybody Frantic.

Ahfoo A@Nttypeug
EVANSVILLE, md, April Intelligence
was received i'll this city Thursday of vol
canic disturbances and eruptions on Blood
river, near New Concord, Galloway counts,
KY, Wednesday, which have frightened the
inhabitants cut OF their wits. The phenomena
were first noticed Tuesday afternoon, when
all the wells in the ncghborhood, which are
generally full ct this season, werD found &c
be nearly dry. The came night strange rum
bling noises were heard in the earth similar
to an earthqlake shock, but there were nc
shakings of the ground. The rumblings, how
ever, followed each other in rapid succession,
and so alarmed the inhabitants that they
We're afraid to go to bed, but stool in their
doorways and in the streets, anXicuSly dis
cussing the phenomena About 10 O'clock ali
explosion was heard in the direction Of Sting
er's bluff, two miles from New Concord. A
column Of fire was seen to shoot toward
the heavens at lesst l59 feat.
1t is said that a perfect pilasmo1iIm fol-
lowed. Men, women, AMI children, think
Ing the day Of Judgment had come, fell upon
their knees aud begar praying aud begging
for mercy. RoI-S1a AMI cattle went wild
with fright, puagi0g ani kicking in the
most frantic rienaay, f,wl3 few from their
roosts. and there was Tremendous uproar
generally. The explosions continued at in
tersals throughout the night aud the col
umn Of fire continued to shoot upward.
Some Of the more courageous citizens have
made visit To the bluff, hut tiai The heat SO
intense that they can rit Cet withln a quar-
| ter Of a mile Of it, but re hot a5hes seem &c
be flowing down the western side If the
bluff.
When the informant left the remarkable
| eruption was still in progress, AMI the ma
iority Of the people were perfectly wild with
terror. The scene OF tia phenomena is one
Of the widest and most rugged parts CT the
state. Blood river is small stream which
empties into the Tennessee above Brming.
| ham New Concord is a small hamlet or
| Blood river, probably three miles from its
mouth and ten miles north OF the southern
| boundary of the stat 1t has no telegraph
railroad or steamboat communications, thi
mails being taken there once a week on horse
back MayGeld, twenty-five miles distant
is the nearest railroad station, AMI Efforts IL
| reach that point Thursday night by tele
graph have been unsuccessful, So that futile
| particulars are inlnbsSih3e
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-01
JOHN G. SAKE DEAD.
The WeIl-Known Poet and Humorist
Joins the Silent Majority.


ALBANY, n. V, April John G. SAKE,
the famous poet and lecturer, died at mis-
home i'll this city Thursday. He has lived
in retirement for a number of years. He
was Ii years old
John G. SAKE was born in Highgata,
Franklin county, VI, June :, ISiG. He was
graduated at Middlebury college in 1859 was
admitted to the bar at st Adams in S43, ami
practiced In his native county until March,
1850 From 1850 to 1856 he was editor and
proprietor Of The Burlington Sentinel, and
in 1856 was states attorney. In 1851 and
1850 he was the candidate of the Democratic
party of Vermont 70, governor.
He was the nations wit and humorst,
whose delicious rhymes brought to himself
fame and competence, and TO many a
household the cheerful smile Oh hearty laugh
Even across the sea he was known as "tha
Thomas Hood of America For some years
he had been dead to all the world. Few lrso-
pie kne W that he was yet alive. TIE victim
of a deep-seated, ever-present melancholy
the result of a shock to his nervous system
suffered in railway accident, his closing
years were touchmgly sad and unevential.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-01

CHICAGO, April THE grand jury Thurs
day presented twenty three more indict-
ments against persons charged with hood
lsry" The documents were given Judge
Anthony at about 2 p. m, but no arrests
were made Thursday night, because the ca
phases could not be given to the sheriff in
time to avoid a repetition of the scenes atten-
dant upon the original raid on the wardens.
The officials refuss to give hint as to who
'are on the list, and speculation is rife re-
garding the names of the men who have
drawn the prizes.